How is GW going to release these "downgrade packs" without getting in trouble, the only thing they could possibly be is copies of official 4.5....

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I don't think the downgrade packs are gonna actually downgrade the whole firmware. There was some thread a few weeks ago, where someone was able to get blocked DS flashcards working on EmuNAND by tricking the system into installing some older software parts, that didn't blacklist many flashcards. Gateway will probably do the same sort of thing: Trick the system into installing older software parts, that are used in firmware 4.x, to get Gateway working without the need to go to the exploit webpage every time (they'll pretty much downgrade the DS Profile mode stuff so that Gateway can be booted offline.) None of that is official obviously, but it's my guess. Plus, it's way easier on their servers for people to download a few older software parts than an entire copy of the 4.x firmware (which can be around 1 GB.)

If the feature is there why haven't they released the assets?
- The feature isn't tested enough. If this is the case, probably you have to upgrade the launcher when the files are up there. Most possible trouble comes from the code instead of the files. We know the assets are mostly coming from some NUS files.
- If you can downgrade without GW Red card, it'll be very easy for other flashcarts to make use of this to revive their carts. If this is the case, you have to upgrade the launcher when the feature is enabled.

However, I believe Gateway has already done this feature inside their lab. Just some polish work or protections left.